Our team is dedicated to connecting and fostering interaction between the institute’s academic researchers and those in industry, both in neuroscience and in broader applications.
A dynamic team of about ten people is in charge of four essential missions:
Detecting promising projects directly with researchers, raising awareness of patent filing and accompanying them through the filing process.
Patent licensing to young companies and large groups.
Assistance and advice to spinoffs from the Paris Brain Institute and young startups collaborating with the Institute’s academic teams, through the iPEPS business incubator.
The design, implementation and monitoring of ambitious industrial alliances to accelerate the arrival of products on the market – in other words, of care for the patient.
Are you currently looking to license? We hold patents in the following areas:
- Glioma diagnosis
- Parkinson’s disease
- Neurodegenerative diseases
- Epilepsy
- Sleep and memory
- Dopamineragil-related disorders
- Cerebellar disorders
- Hungtingon’s disease
SCOUTING / IP
Etienne Blanc is in the charge of the detection and the development of preclinical projects. He also assists the startups incubated at the institute in their interactions with the Paris Brain Institute research teams. Etienne holds a bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Sciences, a master’s degree in Biotechnologies and a specialized master’s degree in Innovation & Entrepreneurship from Paris Sciences et Lettres University. He has worked in both the public and private sector in relations with Biotech startups.
Marie Micolon is junior project manager. She is in charge of the internal scouting of the innovation and of the protection of the intellectual property and manages the elaboration of industrial contracts. She obtained a diploma in biomedical engineering from the UTC Compiègne. Trained on miscellaneous subjects from cell therapy research to digital twin development, she understands the complexity of technologies for health.
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Théo L’Ahelec is the clinical business development manager at the Paris Brain Institute and for the Neurotrials structure. He holds a Master’s degree in Neuroscience and Pathophysiology from Paris Diderot University and a Specialised Master’s degree in Biopharmaceutical Management from ESCP Europe Business School. Prior to joining the Institute, Théo was in charge of business development and fundraising activities in a clinical biotech in the field of oncology; he previously held various positions in BD and project management at Sanofi.
Lorena Solarte Fajardo is a business developer, in charge of setting up public-private partnerships at the Paris Briain Institute and supports clinical business development for the Neurotrials structure. Lorena is a biomedical engineer and holds Master of Science in Bioengineering and Neuroscience from Paris Cité University. She completed her training with a Master’s degree in Innovation and Research Valorisation from Paris-Saclay University. Before joining the Institute, she was in charge of partnerships development at CNRS and also worked as Project Manager at Bpifrance. Lorena previously held commercial development positions in the medical devices industry.
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
Keren Bismuth is senior manager of the preclinical product development team within the Paris Brain Institute innovation department. She holds a doctorate in Neuroscience from Sorbonne Universities performed at the National Institutes of Health, USA. She next did her post-doctoral studies at INSERM/Pitié-Salpêtrière Medical School. Before joining the ICM, Keren was director of translational science in a biotech company, she spearheaded the development of molecules from preclinical to clinical phases 1 to 2b. She is also co-founder of a biotech company specializing in the development of a treatment for acute respiratory distress syndrome.
Paola Ramirez is a research engineer in drug screening. Paola is in charge of preclinical testing of new drug candidates developed by research teams at Paris Brain Institute and a variety of medicinal chemists She has an engineering degree on ‘’integrative pathophysiology’’ from the Ecole Pratique des Hautes Etudes. She worked as an engineer at Paris Brain Institute, on a team interesting on therapetic drug development for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease.
Sarah Benessiano is the operational manager of the LivingLab at the Brain Institute. Her missions aim at developing innovative projects through different programs. She supports patients and care professionals in the definition, implementation and development of their projects. She holds a Master’s degree in Design from the Strate school of design, an engineering bachelor from the IUT of Cachan and an Civil Engineering bachelor.
Julie Sauzin is a designer in charge of the “Parkcare” program in partnership with the start-up Diampark. This program aims to create and develop solutions to improve the patient journey for patients suffering from Parkinson’s disease. She holds a Master degree in Service and UX Design from Strate école de Design, as well as an entrepreneurship degree from ESCP Europe.
Cassandra Zorayan is a designer and project manager of the Strokecare program in partnership with SBT Humans Matter. The aim of this program is to develop digital solutions for caregivers and patients suffering from stroke and brain injuries. She holds a bachelor’s degree in product design from the École de Condé Lyon and a Master’s degree in Prospective Design, a multidisciplinary course that includes design with the ESADSE, management with the IAE Université Jean Monnet and engineering with the École des Mines de Saint-Étienne.
ACCELERATION
Françoise PIGUET heads the TIDU (Technological Innovation and Development Unit) GENOV, specializing in Gene and Cell Therapy since 2022. She holds a PhD in neurosciences, specialty Gene Therapy from Paris Descartes University. After a post-doctorate in Italy and then back in France, she joined the institute in 2018. She has expertise in the development of therapeutic approaches for neurodegenerative diseases and lysosomal storage diseases from proof of concept in mice to preclinical approaches in large animals and the setting up of clinical trials in humans.
iPEPS INCUBATOR
Louise Remigereau is Operations Manager of the 3 iPEPS incubation sites. It also ensures coordination between departments and takes care of the administrative support of start-ups. Holder of a bachelor’s degree in communication and a master’s degree in heritage and culture management, she has always worked in the service of small and medium-sized enterprises.
Shirihane KOUADRI is a Sr. Startup incubation manager at iPEPS. Its role is to support start-ups hosted on the 3 incubation sites in their growth both by developing exchanges with the institute’s ecosystem and by supporting them on the business and financial aspects of their startup. Holder of a Master’s degree in Bioengineering and Immunotherapies from Sorbonne University and a Master’s degree in Biopharmaceutical Management, Finance and Venture Capital, Shirihane was previously a financial analyst in the Biotechs, MedTechs and pharmaceutical groups sector at ODDO BHF. She also held the position of Associate in an investment fund and that of Health Sector Manager within the expertise department of Bpifrance.
Iréna DRYANOVA is corporate business manager. She is in charge of the management and coordination of corporate and institutional programs for the support and acceleration on Startups. Holder of a bachelor’s degree in business administration and management and a master’s degree in marketing, she worked as an operational manager in the events sector.